Malvaceae
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A family of flowering plants: Malvaceae is the botanical name for a large family of dicotyledonous plants, commonly known as the mallow family. This family includes a variety of species ranging from herbs and shrubs to some trees. Many members are known for their economic, ornamental, or culinary importance.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Cotton, a vital crop for the textile industry, belongs to the plant family Malvaceae.
- The common garden hollyhock is a classic example of a plant in the Malvaceae family.
- Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within Malvaceae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The name "Malvaceae" is used in the scientific classification of plants, following the binomial nomenclature system.
- The genus Hibiscus is placed within the family Malvaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Malvaceous (adj): Of or relating to the mallow family (Malvaceae).
- The plant exhibited typical malvaceous characteristics, such as stamens fused into a tube.
Synonyms
- Mallow family: The common name for Malvaceae.
- Family Malvaceae: The full taxonomic designation.
Noun
- herbs and shrubs and some trees: mallows; cotton; okra